The names of the nominees will be placed on four regional ballots, with the top two from each region advancing to the national ballot. The winner will announced Dec 12 in Florence, Ala., at the 23rd annual Harlon Hill Trophy Presentation Banquet.

Also nominated is Abilene Christian running back Bernard Scott, who finished second in 2007 to Delta State linebacker Michael Eubanks.

Martin has 3,534 receiving yards and has caught 38 passes for touchdowns. He is closing in on several other records, including career receptions. Martin has 218 catches, three from Brad Bailey's 1994 record. He is within reach of former Wildcats receiver Jerale Badon's LSC career record of 235 catches.

Martin has caught a touchdown pass in nine of 10 games this year and has reached at least 100 yards in receptions eight times.